# crayon

/ˈkɹeɪˌɑn/ (US) · /kɹˈeɪɒn/ (UK) · CEFR A1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/crayon
Updated: 2026-05-09

## Definition

a stick of colored wax or chalk used for drawing and coloring. You usually see children using them to color in books.

For teachers: a stick of pigmented wax, charcoal, or chalk used for drawing or writing. Refers primarily to the wax-based variety used by children in modern contexts.

## Examples

- The child used a red crayon to color the sun.
- She handed the toddler a box of crayons and some paper to keep him busy during the flight.
- While professional artists occasionally use high-quality wax crayons for specific textures, the tool is most commonly associated with early childhood development and the primary education environment.

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